| 摘要 |
Disclosed is a peptide which comprises between 5 and 40 amino acids, is obtained from a cytokine, and in which at least one of the amino acids contains at least one atom that is spaced (d) less than 5 angstroms from an atom of the receptor corresponding to said cytokine, the spacing (d) being evaluated on structural data, derivatives thereof, and an immunogenic compound comprising said peptide or peptide derivatives. Also disclosed is the use of a peptide or peptide derivative or immunogenic compound for preparing a therapeutic or prophylactic medicament used for treating or preventing diseases that are associated with an excess or the presence of cytokines or for treating an autoimmune disease.
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